New ZealandMajor jump for Hastings rural dog feesCosts for council have increased from 300 sheep attacks in rural Hastings.26 May 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Rent for the rest of my life?': First-homers struggle to buyFirst-home buyers in Hawke's Bay are being left behind as property market moves on.26 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier Pottery Club's remarkable comeback after the floodsThe November floods have proven to have a silver lining for this busy pottery club.25 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStolen classic Vespa's owner never gave up hopeFor three years the search proved fruitless. Then Kim Wright heard the "jungle drums".24 May 11:08 PM
New ZealandCompany fined $275k after worker's leg crushedA 2289kg package of steel crushed the man's leg, which had to be amputated.21 May 04:46 AM
New ZealandThe fog's cleared, but 'a bit of rain' for Hawke's Bay over weekendResidents woke to a foggy start to Friday morning.20 May 11:10 PM
New Zealand'Fuelled by greed': Early childcare centre employee's 'foolish' act'Our trust in her couldn't have been greater,' say ex-bosses of woman who stole from them.19 May 05:11 AM
New ZealandWatch: Man takes leaf blower to 103rd party to blow out all the candlesFlanked by firemen (just in case) Claude Davidson whipped out a leaf blower.19 May 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSubmitters have their say on councils' draft long term plansBut how well they were being heard was being questioned.19 May 02:29 AM
New ZealandGiant skateboard to roll into Hawke's BayThe skateboard will be at Napier's Bay Skate from 9am to noon on Saturday.19 May 02:14 AM
New ZealandFour injured in three crashes overnightPower lines down, road signs broken - it wasn't just the wind causing mayhem.18 May 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Full to the brim': Clive man's marathon gel pack clean-up at wetlandsThe Hawke's Bay Marathon's 8000 participants left more than just footprints behind.17 May 02:54 AM
New Zealand'You're not alone': Reality TV stars call for open dialogue after miscarriageReality TV stars reveal recent miscarriage in bid to help those in similar position.14 May 02:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier house prices hit record $810kTheir children had been forced out of rentals and were facing living in motels.13 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings firefighter tackles Sky Tower Stair challenge one last time54-year-old hoping to complete challenge within 14 minutes, beating his previous times.13 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFatal crash off Te Mata Peak: 'Truly sad day for the community'A rāhui has been placed on the Te Mata Peak summit until Monday morning following a death.13 May 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier Mayor asks Govt to stretch Māori wards deadlineThe Napier council has set a path for 2025, but might yet stop at 2022.13 May 01:19 AM
New ZealandWatch: Burst water pipe spills 30,000 litres onto Havelock North roadThis burst pipe spilled 30,000 litres of water onto Havelock North road.12 May 12:36 AM
Employment'I just want a chance': Young job-seeker says 'label' holding her backCourtney Ralston is smart, keen and skilled - but she's struggling to find work.11 May 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLandscaping business forced to move finds a path forward'Tripled in size': an unexpected move proved positive for this business.11 May 02:20 AM
New ZealandSingle-day record: 188 people cram into Hawke's Bay Hospital EDHawke's Bay Hospital had 188 presentations to their Emergency Department in 24 hours.11 May 01:08 AM
New ZealandOutlaws president's death: Man charged over attack outside gang padLui was assaulted outside the gang's headquarters on Mersey St more than a month ago.10 May 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandObituary: The dressmaker extraordinaire who put Hastings fashion design on the mapShe was a perfectionist who pushed those around her to meet her exacting standards.07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandDriver with 'Tino Rangatiratanga' number plate arrested in HastingsThe Te-Moana-Nui-A-Kiwa Embassy says it's been made aware of the arrest.07 May 04:02 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: New visibility for Hastings water storageHastings drinking water to be stored above ground. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 May 02:08 AM
New ZealandThe iconic Haumoana 'caddy shack' bach is gone. Here's what might be replacing it'The design is in keeping with the bach that was there. It will be a nostalgic nod.'04 May 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSport-loving region is also a hub of sports injuries, ACC stats reveal14,603 claims paid out in a single year related to sporting and recreational activities.03 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe woman who can weave a wahakura in 45 minutesKatarina May never expected her love of helping infants would turn into a career.30 Apr 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOnline shopping in Hawke's Bay up 30 per cent in a year, NZ Post hires more staffCovid forced the older generation to embrace online shopping. They're not stopping now.30 Apr 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFree gym for community organisations opening in HastingsCommunity organisations and services can apply to use the gym for their clients.28 Apr 01:55 AM
New ZealandTheir daughter died of cancer. 15 months later they faced a new fightMum Celeste Jones is telling her story to help other Kiwi women.24 Apr 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 'motel generation': Nearly 4000 kids are living in motels'There are babies now being born in motels. It breaks my heart.'23 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Anzac spirit': True origins revealed in new NZ bookHistorian argues Gallipoli wasn't the birth of close Australia-NZ soldier relations.23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $2 Uber: Hawke's Bay's 'on-demand' public transport app closer to realityA new app, no more than 15-minute waits and fares as low as $2.23 Apr 01:58 AM